Air Export Coordinator

Rhenus SE & Co KG

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    What You Can Expect: Coordinate air export shipments from booking through departure, ensuring accurate and timely execution. Maintain clear and proactive communication with clients, overseas agents, airlines, and vendors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDes Plaines, IL

    Description

    What You Can Expect:

    • Coordinate air export shipments from booking through departure, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
    • Maintain clear and proactive communication with clients, overseas agents, airlines, and vendors.
    • Prepare and transmit pre-alerts, shipping documentation, and shipment status updates.
    • Issue and review air waybills, export documentation, and billing documents with accuracy.
    • Monitor shipment progress and provide real-time updates to stakeholders.
    • Arrange cargo pickups and coordinate with trucking partners to meet departure schedules.
    • Negotiate competitive air freight rates with carriers while maintaining service standards.
    • Prepare and send client reports, maintaining accurate shipment records and status tracking.
    • Issue invoices, approve payments, reconcile costs, and manage pending charges in accordance with financial procedures.
    • Handle claims and exceptions in line with company policies and customer expectations.
    • Dispatch and follow up on Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation.
    • Close files promptly and ensure all operational and financial documentation is complete.
    • Resolve operational challenges efficiently and escalate when necessary.
    • Support additional operational tasks and special assignments as required.

    What You Bring:

    • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or equivalent industry experience.
    • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in air export freight forwarding.
    • Working knowledge of Dangerous Goods (DG) regulations and applicable air freight compliance requirements.
    • Strong understanding of export documentation, carrier procedures, and international shipping regulations.
    • Experience coordinating with airlines, overseas agents, and third-party service providers.
    • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Ability to interpret and execute complex shipping instructions accurately.
    • Customer-focused with clear, professional communication skills.
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
    • Financial awareness, including basic cost control, billing accuracy, and margin considerations.
    • Professional integrity, reliability, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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